Kadooboo!: A Silly South Indian Folktale [Hardcover]

Kadooboo! Golden brown, puffy, sweet, and crunchy, its fresh from the pana delicious treat!

As soon as its ready, Kabir runs home with some to share.
Hes got to be quick, before the rain! But wait & can he remember the treats name? (His Amma is sure to ask!)

Of course he can. That is, if fun and friends arent too distracting along the way.

As Kabir makes his way, the sights and sounds of the street and interactions with friends start to jumble his memory. A cool new comic, and suddenly the treat is book-oo-doo! When a ball whizzes toward himduck-oo-boo! With so much fun to be had, Kabir reaches home with a trail of friends & and a jumble of names. Could hepossiblyremember the right one?

This modern retelling of a South Indian folktale blends playful wordplay with delightfully quick pacing in a story about friends, family, and foodthe perfect recipe for a satisfying story time.

Shruthi Raowrites books for children. She loves books, trees, hikes, benches, eating kadooboos, and hanging out with her daughter. 15 of her books for children have been published in India. She lives in California with her family.

Darshika Varmais a freelance illustrator based in Mumbai, India. She loves drawing characters in vibrant scenes and adorning them with emotions. She spends her free time traveling, birdwatching, and reading books.

A NYPL Best Books for Kids 2024 selection
An Evanston Public Librarys 101 Great Books for Kids selection
Shortlisted for the CLEL Bell Awards

The illustrations vibrant neon palette wonderfully complements the fanciful text [...] Bouncy, joyful, and delectable.
Kirkus Reviews

[W]ill delight story audiences. [...] A slight but sweet tale that seamlessly conveys the cultural relevance of this much-loved treat.
SLJ